Family law

Child Support

In Canada, child support is a crucial element of family law designed to ensure that children receive the financial support they need after their parents separate or divorce. The amount of child support is typically decided by the Federal Child Support Guidelines, which consider factors such as the income of the paying parent and the number of children requiring support. Our legal team will work with you to ensure that child support arrangements are fair and in the best interests of your children.

Navigating Support Payments After Divorce or Separation

When a divorce or separation occurs, the financial responsibilities toward family members may continue through support payments. Tools like Divorce Mate can help calculate potential spousal support amounts and duration. However, these calculations may not be correct if the paying spouse’s income exceeds $150,000.

In many cases, resolving financial matters such as equalization can lead to complex and emotional disputes. It’s not uncommon for one spouse to make derogatory claims about the other’s parenting to reduce child support obligations, sometimes even using children as leverage.

When a spouse has stayed home to raise children, they may face challenges reentering the workforce, making spousal support essential, especially for an extended period depending on their age. While long-term support is necessary, it’s also fair and realistic to expect that the receiving spouse will make significant efforts to become self-sufficient, possibly through retraining.

We recognize the changing dynamics in family roles, where traditional values of one spouse staying home to raise children are less common. Nonetheless, these roles can still create financial imbalances in a family, which need to be addressed fairly.

We are committed to advocating for fairness for all parties involved—women, men, and children—while respecting traditional values.

In some instances, self-employed spouses may try to lower their income to reduce support payments, especially if their highest earning potential was before or around the time of separation. However, the law provides for the possibility of imputing a higher income for support calculations if there is evidence of income manipulation.

Some individuals might try to hide assets, transfer income to a third party, or engage in other deceptive practices to avoid financial responsibilities. However, the law requires full, complete, and ongoing financial disclosure from each spouse.

It’s never too late to seek clarity and fairness. Book a consultation with us today by clicking here or calling 1-844-451-6794 to discuss your situation.

Decision-Making Responsibilities (Custody)

Decision-making responsibilities, previously referred to as “custody,” involve the legal right and responsibility to make important decisions about your child’s upbringing, including education, health care, and religious instruction. In Canada, courts prioritize the child’s best interests when deciding how these responsibilities are distributed between parents. We help parents navigate these decisions and advocate for arrangements that best suit their family dynamics.

Parenting Time (Access)

Parenting time, also known as access, refers to the time a parent spends with their child. It is a critical aspect of supporting a strong parent-child relationship after separation or divorce. Canadian courts aim to ensure that children have meaningful relationships with both parents, provided it is safe and, in the child’s, best interests. We help in developing parenting plans that outline parenting time schedules and help resolve any disputes that may arise.

Divorce

Divorce marks the legal end of a marriage, and it can be a complex process involving various legal issues, including property division, spousal support, and child-related matters. In Canada, to obtain a divorce, you must prove that there has been a breakdown of the marriage, which can be proven through separation, adultery, or cruelty. Our team guides you through the divorce process, ensuring that your rights are protected and that all legal requirements are met.

Net Family Property Equalization

In Ontario, the equalization of net family property is a legal process that ensures the fair division of property bought during a marriage. Upon separation or divorce, each spouse is entitled to an equal share of the family’s net assets, subject to certain deductions and exclusions. We help you navigate the complexities of the property division, ensuring that your monetary interests are safeguarded, and that the division is fair and fair.

Child Protection Matters

Child protection matters involve situations where a child’s safety and well-being may be at risk, and intervention by a child protection agency, such as a Children’s Aid Society (CAS), may be necessary. These cases are handled with the utmost sensitivity and care, as they involve the protection of vulnerable children. Our experienced legal team provides strong representation and guidance to parents and guardians involved in child protection cases, working towards the best possible outcomes for the child.

Child Abduction Matters

Child abduction, whether domestic or international, is a serious legal issue that requires immediate attention. In cases where a child has been wrongfully taken or kept by a parent, swift legal action is necessary to secure the child’s return. Our firm is experienced in handling child abduction cases under Canadian law and international treaties, such as the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. We work diligently to protect the children’s rights and secure their safe return.

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